PANAJI: The Children’s Rights in Goa (CRG) NGO collaborated with the Department of Tourism to organize a release program for the Child-Friendly Tourism Code of Goa, as outlined in the Goa Children’s Act 2003. This code was drafted by CRG and adopted by the Tourism department in 2020, and it is also available on their website.
Rajtilak Naik, President of Goa Union of Journalists (GUJ), graced the event as the chief guest, proposing a one-day training programme for media personnel to deepen their understanding of the code. Suneel Anchipaka, Director of Tourism of Goa, and Shawn Mendes (OSD) expressed readiness to explore collaborations with various sectors in the tourism industry. The CFTC was unveiled to the media to raise awareness about its existence and its role in safeguarding children in Goa.
